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Why choose us?
Guaranteed small groups (max 18)
Guaranteed departures (min 2)
No compulsory single supplement
Felucca support boat with toilet and shower
Sleeper train both ways. No night driving
Well located 4-star hotels throughout. Some 5-star
Industry renowned guides including Sherif, Sam & Walid
All guides fully qualified Egyptologists
Tipping kitty included
15 years experience operating tours in Egypt
Fun guaranteed!
Nubian Adventure, Egypt
Discover the secrets of Egypt with this 9-day tour which takes you all of the way up the Nile into Upper Egypt. You start in Cairo with a visit to the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx before heading to Aswan where we visit the island temple of Philae and Aswan Dam, and you have the option of an incredible trip to Abu Simbel. You will then start your traditional Nile felucca cruise down the river on your way to Luxor in the Nile Valley, with support en-route from our facilities boat with on board toilet, showers and massage deck. Once in Luxor ou will visit some amazing temples and the tombs of the Valley of the Kings before heading back to Cairo. This tour ticks almost all of the major boxes for a holiday to Egypt!
- Day 1 Arrive into Cairo
- Upon arrival our staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel close to the Pyramids for the start of your trip.
OvernightCairo – 4 star hotel ExtrasExtra night - pre-tour, Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo (deluxe), Single Room Supplement - Egypt
- Day 2 Cairo. Museum & Pyramids tour
- Our tour of Egypt begins with a trip to the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo. Home to the fantastic Tutankhamun exhibit the museum hosts many other ancient Egyptian artefacts. Following on from the museum we then make the short trip to Giza to visit the Sphinx and the great pyramids of Egypt. This evening we transfer to the station for the overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
OvernightOn board sleeper train MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- Day 3 Arrive in Aswan. Tour of Philae Temple
- This morning we arrive in Aswan and transfer to the hotel. We then start our tour of Aswan with a trip to the island temple complex of Philae visiting the impressive Aswan High Dam en-route. The Philae temple remains one of Egypt’s most romantic and picturesque sites having been completely relocated following work on the Dam. The rest of the day is free to explore the colourful souks and markets found in the town or watch the sunset over the river Nile.
OvernightAswan - 4 star hotel MealsBreakfast ExtrasNile Cruise Upgrade, Nile Dababiya upgrade
- Day 4 Aswan. Abu Simbel option. Start felucca cruise
- This morning we have the option of taking an early start for the drive to the UNESCO world heritage site at Abu Simbel. These amazing temples built by Ramses II are one of Egypt's main highlights and attractions. Those not visiting Abu Simbel can explore Aswan's markets this morning, or visit the Nubian Museum which has a fascinating collection covering the development of the Nubian people in the region. In the afternoon we then board a traditional felucca boat and start our leisurely cruise along the Nile towards the temple at Kom Ombo. In the evening our facilities boat will join us with its welcome toilet and showers, and our Nubian crew will prepare a delicious evening meal.
OvernightOn board felucca MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner ExtrasAbu Simbel overland
- Day 5 Nile felucca cruise
- Wake up today on board your traditional felucca and let yourself unwind as we make our way downriver. Whether you feel the urge to take a swim or just sunbathe on deck there is no better way to experience life on the river Nile.
OvernightOn board felucca MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6 Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple tours. Arrive in Luxor
- After a leisurely breakfast on-board we bid farewell to our felucca this morning and visit the nearby temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu before continuing on north to Luxor. In the evening we have the chance to enjoy a walking tour of the beautiful Luxor Temple.
OvernightLuxor – 4 star hotel MealsBreakfast
- Day 7 Luxor. East and West Bank tours
- We cross over the river Nile early this morning to begin our tour of Luxor’s West Bank. Home to the Valley of the Kings the dusty tombs in this ancient burial site are still revealing their secrets today and so it remains one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. In the afternoon we check out of the hotel and visit the enormous temple complex at Karnak on the East bank of the Nile before going back to the train station for the overnight sleeper train to Cairo.
OvernightOn board sleeper train back to Cairo MealsBreakfast, Dinner ExtrasHot air balloon in Luxor
- Day 8 Cairo. Free Day
- We arrive back into Cairo this morning and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Cairo as you choose or you may join us on our optional Cairo city tour. This tour visits the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque as well as the bustling market streets of Khan El Khalili bazaar.
OvernightCairo 4 star hotel MealsBreakfast ExtrasAlexandria day trip, Cairo city tour, Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo (deluxe), Wadi Rayan day trip (Valley of the Whales)
- Day 9 Cairo. Departure transfer to the airport
- Free day. Transfer to the airport for departure flight.
OvernightN/A MealsBreakfast ExtrasExtra night - post-tour
Included:
Many of Egypt's hotels and Nile cruise boats arrange a very special Gala Dinner in the evening on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Payment for these is often optional on Christmas Eve (24 Dec) but compulsory on New Year's Eve (31 Dec), whether you attend or not. Prices can range from around US$50 to over US$150 per person. Final decisions on prices and whether dinners are compulsory are made relatively close to the time. Gala Dinner prices are therefore not included in our prices above, and will be added to your booking if required. More information is available on request.
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- All transport and transfers
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Services of a local tour leader throughout
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Tipping kitty
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Entrance fees (allow approx. US$95)
- Entry to the Mummies room at the Egyptian Museum
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tour guide tips
- Hotel Gala Dinners (see below)
- Any other items not mentioned above
Many of Egypt's hotels and Nile cruise boats arrange a very special Gala Dinner in the evening on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Payment for these is often optional on Christmas Eve (24 Dec) but compulsory on New Year's Eve (31 Dec), whether you attend or not. Prices can range from around US$50 to over US$150 per person. Final decisions on prices and whether dinners are compulsory are made relatively close to the time. Gala Dinner prices are therefore not included in our prices above, and will be added to your booking if required. More information is available on request.
